Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Taller, Leaner Girls at Greater Risk of Developing Endometriosis, Study Says

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Girls who are taller and leaner have a higher risk of developing endometriosis later in life, a 66-year follow-up Danish study suggests. Identifying these risk factors during childhood may prove ... Read more

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

In Canada, Women With Endometriosis Often Experience Five-year Delay to get Diagnosed, Large Study Finds

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In Canada, women with endometriosis often experience a delay of more than five years to get diagnosed, a large study reports. The study, “Prevalence, Symptomatic Burden, and Diagnosis of Endometriosis ... Read more

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Evotec and Bayer Advance 4th Endometriosis Therapy Candidate to Clinical Trials

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A collaboration between Evotec and Bayer has led to the advancement of a fourth therapeutic candidate for endometriosis to Phase 1 clinical trials. Evotec and Bayer began their collaboration in ... Read more

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Delays in Diagnosis Linked to Increased Symptoms, Higher Healthcare Costs, U.S. Study Shows

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A delay of three or more years in a definite endometriosis diagnosis is linked with increased symptom burden and significantly higher healthcare costs — by more than 50% — compared ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Cancer-associated Protein Promotes Endometriosis Progression, Study Suggests

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The glioma-associated oncogene homolog 1 (GLI1) protein may contribute to endometriosis progression by promoting cells’ proliferation and ability to invade other tissues, a study suggests. The findings support GLI1 as ... Read more

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

Diet Rich in Phytoestrogens, Found in Plants, May Reduce Risk of Endometriosis, Iranian Study Suggests

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A higher consumption of phytoestrogens — plant-derived estrogens found in soy and other foods that are similar to the female hormone estrogen — is associated with a reduced risk of ... Read more

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

Mutations in Four Genes More Prevalent in Women with Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis have an increased burden of mutations in four genes, called ZNF586, LUZP4, POP4 and UNC5CL, new data from Predictive Laboratories show. This is the first time these four ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Levels of Thyroid Hormones May Affect Chronic Pain, Disease Severity in Endometriosis Patients, Study Suggests

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Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain and increased disease severity, a study suggests. The study, “Role of thyroid dysimmunity and thyroid hormones ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

Laparoscopic Surgery Especially Benefits Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain, Study Suggests

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Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality of life within one year after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, a study reports. The study, “Identification of ... Read more

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Orilissa 200 mg Twice-Daily Dose Now Available in Canada to Treat Endometriosis Pain

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AbbVie’s oral medication Orilissa (elagolix) is now available in Canada as a 200-milligram twice-daily dose to treat moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis. The therapy, developed by AbbVie in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, ... Read more